# DeSales University

Private nonprofit college in Center Valley, PA. IPEDS ID 210739.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/desales-university · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/desales-university.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 77% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $31,643 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 72%; beats 75% of PA colleges and 82% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $61,295; beats 46% of PA colleges and 72% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $20,000

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,007 |
| 30-48k | $25,400 |
| 48-75k | $26,096 |
| 75-110k | $29,982 |
| 110k+ | $34,878 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.14 years on average (62% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $61,295 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $35,797 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in PA (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0-30k | $24,007 | $99,389 | 3.9 years |
| 30-48k | $25,400 | $105,156 | 4.1 years |
| 48-75k | $26,096 | $108,037 | 4.2 years |
| 75-110k | $29,982 | $124,125 | 4.9 years |
| 110k+ | $34,878 | $144,395 | 5.7 years |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $62,745
- Tuition and fees: $46,800
- Housing and meals: $13,800; books: $1,711

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 550–640; SAT math: 540–620; ACT: 27–28 (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 3,636 applicants, 2,857 admitted, 444 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 77%, ACT 27–28 (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 79%, ACT 24–28 (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (39 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences, Other | not reported | $124,965 | $27,000 |
| Nursing | $79,460 | $91,887 | $31,000 |
| Business Administration | $57,580 | $79,595 | $27,000 |
| Biology | $42,751 | $76,125 | $27,000 |
| Accounting | $58,809 | $74,169 | $27,000 |
| Marketing | $44,441 | $72,203 | $21,000 |
| Finance | $56,817 | $70,430 | $27,000 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | $34,266 | $64,556 | $27,000 |
| Kinesiology / Exercise Science | $26,729 | $64,161 | $27,000 |
| Criminal Justice | $45,505 | $64,020 | $27,000 |
| Psychology | $36,655 | $60,001 | $27,000 |
| Film and Photography | $22,651 | $46,847 | $27,000 |
| Theatre | $17,377 | $42,571 | $27,000 |
| Dance | $20,611 | $36,515 | not reported |
| Communications | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Public Relations and Advertising | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $46,852 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Linguistics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Spanish / French / Romance Languages | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Legal Studies / Paralegal | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| English | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biochemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Neuroscience | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Theology / Ministry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Chemistry | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Homeland Security | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Economics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Health Administration | $38,160 | not reported | $28,250 |
| Pharmacy, Pharmaceutical Sciences, and Administration | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Human Resources | $49,480 | not reported | $36,131 |
| International Business | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Management Information Systems | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Nursing → Registered nurse: median wage $101,440 (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ), $96,430 (PA), $97,550 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage $95,780 (Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ), $93,830 (PA), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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